In Reply to: I was hesitant to ask the same question posted by Jerrais on Saturday, 31. March 2007 at 04:22 Bali Time:
6 million is quite a lot for an operation in Bali. My advice if you are ever asked to pay for hospital costs is to say that you will arrange it directly with the hospital. Ask to speak to the doctor too so you can get the full story on what the problem is. Most doctors have a little English in Bali. In my experience, 9 times out of 10 there will be all sorts of difficulties offered as to why you can't do this, all rubbish, and eventually the request for funds stops.
If your friend's wife is being treated for cancer her oncologist will probably be quite happy to talk to you.